Andre Cushing III was selected Maine County Commissioner of September in honor of his community service by Spirit of America Foundation’s Maine Chapter.
Cushing has been serving as a Penobscot County commissioner since 2018 and currently is president of Maine County Commissioners Association.
In prior years he served two terms in Maine House of Representatives, three terms in Maine State Senate and as a town councilor in two communities.
His volunteer experience includes:
Board member for US Clubhouse
Bangor Jaycees – local club & State Director
Bangor Rotary – director
Hampden Kiwanis
EMMC Children’s Miracle Network Board – president
Phillips Strickland House – corporator
Eastern Maine Community College Foundation
Board of Directors, Avalon Village
Black Bear United Football Club – president
Hampden Business Association – vice chair
Citizens for Quality Education
“My belief is it is important to give something back to our community,” he said.
Maine Spirit of America is a chapter of Spirit of America Foundation, an organization promoting community service.